“No, I had some work to do on the flight home,” Shane said.

Natalie pursed her lips upon hearing that. “I knew I should've insisted on not having you come with us. That way, you wouldn't have ended up having to work on the flight home.”

Shane smiled when he heard her blaming herself for it. “There, there. It's not your fault. So, what's up?”

“Oh, I just received word that Jasmine is pregnant,” Natalie replied.

Shane arched an eyebrow in response. “Who's the father?”

“I don't know. The mental hospital staff are asking how we plan on handling this. They want to know if they should let her out to care for the baby or remain in the hospital. I couldn't make the decision on my own, so I thought I'd seek your opinion on this,” Natalie answered.

Shane narrowed his eyes. “She has a private ward in the mental hospital. Staying there won't affect her pregnancy in any way.”

Natalie understood what he meant instantly. “So, you mean we shouldn't let her out?”

if she wants to or have it aborted

himself, the mother's own decision was none

me? I don't want you dying from

turned

for his well-being, hearing it still made him feel somewhat

them call someone else “Daddy”? Not

was angry, Natalie broke into a chuckle as she said, “All right, I'm just kidding! Hurry up and get some rest! You're already in your thirties, remember? What would the kids and I do without you? Hmm... You

dare?” Shane

louder in response. “Try

“You won't have the chance to

I'm going to head out for my competition soon, and I

Shane mumbled before hanging

down and stared at the documents laid out in front

comment on his age as well as her threat to take

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